Covid testing service will be moved
Plans are underway for Shetland’s Covid-19 testing service to move to its new home at Brevik, the site of the old health board headquarters, from
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‘Alarming’ increase in number of children using foodbank
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an “alarming” increase in the number of children relying on support from the Lerwick foodbank.
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Jobs on the line at North Mainland hotel
The North Mainland has been dealt a new blow with news that close to 50 jobs are at risk at the Moorfield Hotel in Brae
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WATCH: Covid no barrier for dog training exercises
Pet pooches are being given the chance to test their agility and obedience without even having to leave their own gardens – proving that lockdown
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‘Steady flow’ of traffic as dump re-opens
The dump proved to be a popular location on Monday following its long-awaited re-opening after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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Council awaits clarity on when schools can re-open
The council is awaiting on more clarity from the Scottish government over when – and how – schools may re-open to pupils again.
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Caution urged as Lerwick dump prepares to reopen
Plans are under way to ensure the dump in Lerwick can once again allow refuse through its gates, with steps being taken to re-open the
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Sheep dog trials are cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions
Sheep dog trials are the latest in a long line of summer attractions to fall foul of coronavirus restrictions, with four events in this year’s
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Lerwick Harbour business hit by double whammy
A positive start to activity at Lerwick Harbour at the beginning of this year has been overtaken by severe downturns caused by the effects of
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Exercise more than once a day, says First Minister
Advice on how often people can venture outdoors is being changed from tomorrow, although the “core principles” of the lockdown in Scotland remain the same.
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Community groups to benefit from major Covid funding packages
Over a dozen community groups are benefiting from major funding boosts with thousands of pounds of support being made available to help vulnerable people cope
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Police thank public for their support over coronavirus lockdown
Police have thanked island residents for their co-operation and compliance during the coronavirus pandemic. However, Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent George Macdonald is also urging folk…
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Funding boost will help extend support to businesses
Living Lerwick has received a significant funding boost from local and national sources to extend support to businesses impacted by the coronavirus lockdown.
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Police encourage victims of domestic abuse to speak out
Police have offered assurances to victims of domestic abuse who may be feeling trapped because of Covid-19 restrictions.
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